Mount Rushmore KOA

Directions

From I-90 take exit 61 onto Hwy 16 toward Mt. Rushmore. Follow Hwy 16 W 25 miles to Hill City. Continue on Hwy 16/385 3 miles then turn left on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.Please do not use GPS directions as they are incorrect.From Custer, SD take Hwy 16/385 14 miles toward Mt. Rushmore then turn right on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.

Campground Reviews

Jul 28, 2014

Friendly staff and lots for the kids to do!

Jul 28, 2014

Suggest you ask tent sizes for proper sites and maybe send a confirmation picture of your site because my confirmation page said "Your Campsite Tent, No hookups Grassy tent sites along Palmer Creek offer a quiet campsite away from the busy activities of the campground. Get back to the basics of camping in these primitive sites." We were nowhere near this creek. Other than that a great stay.

Jul 28, 2014

I stayed at this campground about six years ago and it was the trip of a lifetime. Unfortunately this stay was not so nice. Initially we were given a site that half the size of a standard site. This site was also at a major intersection. We were kept awake due to the traffic and kids at the playground after quiet time. The advertised wifi was not working. The staff laughed when asked about the wif

Jul 28, 2014

The only problem I had with this KOA is that the weight limit on a horse back ride. I weigh about 30-40 lbs more. I did see a few horses that could handle heavier person. I'm loosing weight but I'm not stepping on a scale in front of people. this is on my bucket list and as a breast cancer survivor it was disappointing. The rest of the stay was great grounds and baths clean lots for kids to do

Jul 28, 2014

Jul 28, 2014

Had never stayed at a KOA before, we had a great time. Clean!!

Jul 28, 2014

It was a good home base to relax when tired of siteseeing and caving and climbing rocks. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub (when it was working). Our son enjoyed the pillow and exploring the activities. We also appreciated the quiet after dark.

Jul 28, 2014

Tons of activities and great registration staff. Mike and Sharon were very helpful. Huge campground would recommend staying for a few days and bring a bikes if you have room. Thanks we had a great time!

Jul 28, 2014

Filthy Showers, doors missing; Dining in restaurant was horrific. We were starved and were told, only after we inquired about our order, because it was taking so long, that the order not been submitted. The chef was "backed up" and not taking additional orders and would not even prepare our appetizers while we waited for him to get "caught up".

Jul 28, 2014

bath rooms not cleaned, ants all over toilets and sinks and around perimeter of room 1/4" thick in spots. Broken showers (already too few) and not fixed. shower in back area, no hot water working. hot-tub yellow with urine from kids using it. camp sites too close for fire safety, neighbor's fire ring less than 6 feet from my camper (sparks!), just too many camp units for toilet/shower facilities.

Jul 28, 2014

Everything was great BUT I had a cut on my right foot and got Cellulitis during the stay. I suggest you use a hospital grade anti-microbial in the showers.

Jul 28, 2014

We love this place and so do our kids lots of stuff for the kids to do. We did end up changing locations do to some of the tent sights not being large enough to hold our party . The office staff was very attentive to our needs and helped us to re-locate.

Jul 28, 2014

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 27, 2014

we stayed for 3 nites in a camping cabin.Our children and their families did the same.it was a fun filled time for all ages,4 to 60.there are enough activities to please everyone and then some.

Jul 27, 2014

great!!!!

Jul 27, 2014

We had a great time at your koa thank you.

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 27, 2014

Lots of activities for kids and adults! Absolutely love this campground!!

Jul 27, 2014

Our sites were the best sites at the camp!! Close to laundry, bathroom, and pool!! When we stay again we will certainly request them!! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Loved all the free activities and the trail rides. My only recommendation would be to update/remodel the showers. They got the job done, but were quite "dirty" looking, though it could be that they just need an update!

Jul 27, 2014

Great place to stay.

Jul 27, 2014

Jul 27, 2014

Bathrooms need updated. Cleaned more frequently. Prices on items high. Booked a shaded site, was given a flooded no shade site. Some poor attitudes at lodge. Terrible service and food at the ponderosa. Location and most other staff very helpful. Great activities.

Jul 27, 2014

Wifi didn't work Flies were all over sink in Comfort station 4 Fire ants all over wall behind urinals. Flies were taking over some of the shower rooms. The hot tubs in kid area was full of yellow water. There was also a lot of kids in them all the time.

Jul 27, 2014

Lean and well maintained. Definitely a great place for kids. Wifi is only available at 3 hotspots however. Enjoyed our stay.

Jul 27, 2014

First-rate family fun. Great location, friendly helpful folks at every turn. A special thank you to Jim, who showed us our camp sight upon check in, he was friendly and great with our kids. A wonderful time!

Jul 27, 2014

We had so much fun as a family. There was always so much to do that we almost didn't want to go explore the sights. One thing we did miss was an indoor area where we could get away from the elements and play some indoor games. Otherwise a great and exciting place to stay.

Jul 27, 2014

Superb Campground with a lot of fun activities for kids and families. Well kept up, and the employees were very friendly and helpful. Only 10 minutes from Mt. Rushmore too.. Great place to camp!

Jul 27, 2014

Pool water was dirty. Bathrooms needed cleaned more often.

Jul 27, 2014

Wow! What a campground! We will be coming back next summer for a week or two so we can spend some time, can't wait!

Jul 27, 2014

In one brief sentence, besides the massive amount of flies, this was a the best campground I have stayed on ever!

Jul 27, 2014

Great place to stay with kids! Nicely located to a variety of activities including hiking, fine dining, site seeing the beautiful Black Hills, and beautiful views of nature. Nice cabins.

Jul 27, 2014

We reserved a 2 room cabin. It was clean and easy for us, as this was just one stop in our week long vacation. The bathrooms had an awful gnat problem which there was a sign of apology on the door. The problem was obviously being addressed by the number of bugs everywhere, but those facilities were unusable. Our kids enjoyed the other amenities available and breakfast was wonderful.

Jul 27, 2014

More amenities were offered than we anticipated. Well kept KOA.

Jul 27, 2014

Loved it! Very active place for kiddos! Water slide, 2 pools, bball court, vball court, the kamp kitchens are dirtyweren't cleaned the whole time we were there. The komfort station nearest us was run down and needs a lot more cleaning. Staff was great and attentive!

Jul 27, 2014

Everything was great until there was lightening and all outdoor facilities were closed. We could only be at Palmer Gulch for one night and we had just gotten into the pool when it was shut down. It was a bummer because our kids were so looking forward to swimming, water slide, jumping pillow and mini golf.

Jul 27, 2014

Great stay except for the trillion gnats in the bathrooms.

Jul 27, 2014

Wonderful stay and plenty of fun for the grandchildren. We however, did not enjoy the gnats in the restrooms.

Jul 27, 2014

Not much shade, but lots to do for all ages. Very well run camp ground

Jul 27, 2014

This KOA was so filthy I cut my stay short. The pool was terrible, sites were small, rude people. I do not know why there would be a $10 resort fee for staying in such a bad place. This KOA should be visited by health inspectors it would be shut down

Jul 27, 2014

On a dirt road backin with 30 amp service when I requested a 50 amp pull through and was told ok but you may have to move each day. 30 amp did not stay on . Checked to see where I would be the following day of my 3 night stay & was told another site just like it. Cancelled and moved to a better campground .

Jul 26, 2014

Campground was awesome and the kids loved all the activities! Only complaint was the bugs in the bathrooms...like 1000's of them! Cabins and staff were great!

Jul 26, 2014

We had a wonderful time at Mt. Rushmore KOA! There are so many things to do and activities! We will definitely come back again!

Jul 26, 2014

It was great. Thanks. U may want to leave trash bags daily when u pick up so we could have continued to recycle.

Jul 26, 2014

Great location! Only complaint was the cleanliness of the bathrooms.

Jul 26, 2014

there does need to be a few more seats in the restrooms, for as many sites and cabins that there are. we love the location and all the wonderful amenities. it was our 3rd time staying at Palmer Gulch! One employee, Jane from Mass. was not as customer friendly as she should be, but the rest of the staff was great.

Jul 26, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Jul 26, 2014

Have used this KOA since mid 1980's. Took our children here, now taking our grandchildren here. There are so many great activities to do right there at the KOA. Climbing wall a great addition. Staff was very pleasant. Only complaint is some ageing bath houses. One is beautiful, new - others dire need of repair. Handicap shower out of use the whole week we were there.